Varberg Fortress

Varberg Fortress (Varbergs fästning) is a former fortification in Varberg, Halland County, Sweden .

Varberg Fortress was built in 1287-1300 by Count Jacob Nielsen as protection against his Danish king, who had declared him an outlaw after the murder of King Eric V of Denmark.Jacob had close connections with King Eric II of Norway and as a result got substantial Norwegian assistance with the construction. The fortress, as well as half the county, became Norwegian in 1305.